Position Posting: Digital Archivist (Philander Smith College, AR)

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LaTasha Denard
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 12:53 PM

Greetings Colleagues,

Kathy Anderson, Philander Smith College (AR), forwards the following job announcement. Share broadly with your colleagues.

Respectfully,

LaTasha


Philander Smith College is currently accepting applications for the position of Digital Archivist.
SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Digital Archivist assists in the management and planning of the Philander Smith College Archives. Works closely with the Library Director to lead the collection and preservation of archives, papers, manuscripts, photos, records and other material that reflect the rich history of Philander Smith College.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages the daily operations of Philander Smith Archives & Special Collections and serves as primary contact for research requests.

  • Develops and maintains archives website, initiates outreach activities, participates in collaborative efforts, and prepares presentations/exhibits to raise awareness of the archives.

  • Conduct research on Arkansas and PSC history, making findings available in various formats, such as journals, blogs, exhibit materials, newsletters, or presentations.

  • Maintains expertise and awareness of current trends in special collections and archives.

  • Provides reference services and assists researchers by explaining library and archival policy.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA-accredited program.
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master of Museum Studies, Master of History, Certified Archivist, Digital Archives certification, or any other related degree.

  • Experience in archival digitization technologies and digital asset management.

  • Familiarity with emerging Web and information technologies.
    HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts and three letters of professional recommendations to: humanresources@philander.edumailto:humanresources@philander.edu. Email subject line should include the full name of the position for which you are applying and documents should be in Word format. You may also mail your information to:

Philander Smith College
Attn: Office of Human Resources
900 Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
Philander Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status or religion. Philander Smith College is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment. Philander Smith College participates in E-Verify.

Kathy Anderson, M.S.I.S., M.Ed.
Library Director
Office of Academic Affairs | Library
Philander Smith College | D.W. Reynolds Library & Technology Center
900 Daisy Bates Drive | Little Rock, AR 72202
(501)370-5306 direct |  kanderson@philander.edumailto:kanderson@philander.edu
Library Website: https://libguides.philander.edu/home

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Greetings Colleagues, Kathy Anderson, Philander Smith College (AR), forwards the following job announcement. Share broadly with your colleagues. Respectfully, LaTasha ________________________________ Philander Smith College is currently accepting applications for the position of Digital Archivist. SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Digital Archivist assists in the management and planning of the Philander Smith College Archives. Works closely with the Library Director to lead the collection and preservation of archives, papers, manuscripts, photos, records and other material that reflect the rich history of Philander Smith College. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manages the daily operations of Philander Smith Archives & Special Collections and serves as primary contact for research requests. * Develops and maintains archives website, initiates outreach activities, participates in collaborative efforts, and prepares presentations/exhibits to raise awareness of the archives. * Conduct research on Arkansas and PSC history, making findings available in various formats, such as journals, blogs, exhibit materials, newsletters, or presentations. * Maintains expertise and awareness of current trends in special collections and archives. * Provides reference services and assists researchers by explaining library and archival policy. * Perform other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA-accredited program. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master of Museum Studies, Master of History, Certified Archivist, Digital Archives certification, or any other related degree. * Experience in archival digitization technologies and digital asset management. * Familiarity with emerging Web and information technologies. HOW TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts and three letters of professional recommendations to: humanresources@philander.edu<mailto:humanresources@philander.edu>. Email subject line should include the full name of the position for which you are applying and documents should be in Word format. You may also mail your information to: Philander Smith College Attn: Office of Human Resources 900 Daisy Bates Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 Philander Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status or religion. Philander Smith College is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment. Philander Smith College participates in E-Verify. Kathy Anderson, M.S.I.S., M.Ed. Library Director Office of Academic Affairs | Library Philander Smith College | D.W. Reynolds Library & Technology Center 900 Daisy Bates Drive | Little Rock, AR 72202 (501)370-5306 direct | kanderson@philander.edu<mailto:kanderson@philander.edu> Library Website: https://libguides.philander.edu/home [cid:image001.jpg@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: ldenard@hbculibraries.org<http://mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org/> Follow us on our social media: [cid:image002.png@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] [cid:image003.png@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] [cid:image004.png@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] [cid:image005.png@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image006.gif@01D9B4D1.051E59E0]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image007.gif@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image008.png@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] <https://www.instagram.com/hbcu_library_alliance/> [cid:image009.gif@01D9B4D1.051E59E0] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>